Councillor Stephen Simkins

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2024- 2025 Annual Report

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to meet statutory requirements and improve early years provision across Wolverhampton, the Council approved the publication of the 2024-2025 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and endorsed its five strategic priorities for ensuring sufficient, high-quality, and accessible childcare.

Recommendations approved

Capital Programme 2025-2026 to 2029-2030 Quarter Two Review

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to approve the revised, medium-term General Fund capital programme of £331.2 million, a decrease of £6.8 million from the previously approved programme, and the change in associated resources.

Recommendations Approved

Written Questions by Councillors

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Activity Monitoring - Mid Year Review 2025-2026

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to note the forecast revenue underspends from treasury management activities and the mid-year review of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, acknowledging a slight projected excess in service investment limits due to capital works at the i10 building.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Allocations Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 4.30 pm - November 19, 2025

...the Cabinet of Wolverhampton approved the implementation of the revised Housing Allocations Policy, effective from April 1, 2026, and delegated authority to the Deputy Leader: City Housing, in consultation with the Executive Director of Economy, to approve minor editorial, statutory, and legislative changes to the policy.

Recommendations Approved